Air China A20N at Singapore on Sep 10th 2023, engine fire, smoke in cabin, evacuation
Last Update: September 11, 2023 / 08:09:30 GMT/Zulu time
Incident Facts
Date of incident
Sep 10, 2023
Classification
Accident
Airline
Air China
Flight number
CA-403
Departure
Chengdu, China
Destination
Singapore, Singapore
Aircraft Registration
B-305J
Aircraft Type
Airbus A320-200N
ICAO Type Designator
A20N
The runway was closed for about 3 hours as result of the occurrence.
Singapore's Civil Aviation Authority reported there were 9 minor injuries due to smoke inhalation and abrasions during the evacuation.
On Sep 11th 2023 the airline reported based on preliminary investigation results that an engine mechanical failure preceeded the emergency landing, the crew handled the occurrence according to procedures, the passengers were cooperative during the evacuation.
Singapore's TSIB have opened an investigation into the occurrence.
Incident Facts
Date of incident
Sep 10, 2023
Classification
Accident
Airline
Air China
Flight number
CA-403
Departure
Chengdu, China
Destination
Singapore, Singapore
Aircraft Registration
B-305J
Aircraft Type
Airbus A320-200N
ICAO Type Designator
A20N
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